Unit of competency Outline

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Respond to medical emergencies

Respond to medical emergencies

Unit of competency
National Code
CSCSAS006
State Code
AUY90
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/08/2015
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/12/2015
Field of Education
069907 - First Aid
Original Release Date
17/12/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills required to provide an immediate response to medical emergencies and preserve the incident site.This unit applies to those working in detention centres, correctional centres or prisons, community corrections offices, justice administration offices and on work sites where detainees, prisoners or offenders are under statutory supervision.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to working with offenders and detainees and administering first aid.Those undertaking this unit work with moderate support at all times and undertake tasks with a limited number of familiar steps.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Provide an immediate response to urgent conditions
  • 1.1 Control any hazards and consider the safety of self, the casualty and others in all action taken.
  • 1.2 Assess the casualty’s condition in line with established first aid principles.
  • 1.3 Call for medical support according to the casualty’s condition, using appropriate alarm codes and responses.
  • 1.4 Provide first aid management and monitor the casualty’s vital signs.
  • 1.5 Record and report incidents and own response.
  • 1.6 Participate in incident debriefing and counselling.
2. Supervise an incident site
  • 2.1 Assess the degree of risk and apply emergency procedures, considering the safety of self and others in all actions taken.
  • 2.2 Maintain a calm and confident manner in all communication and actions.
  • 2.3 Comply precisely with your organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) and infection control guidelines.
  • 2.4 Call for specialist help according to the urgency of the situation.
  • 2.5 Report all aspects of the incident and response accurately and according to the required process.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6012 CSCSAS206A Respond to medical emergencies Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBO42 CSCSAS023 Support a response to medical emergencies Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWI0 CSC30115 Certificate III in Correctional Practice Qualification
AWH8 CSC20115 Certificate II in Justice Services Qualification